About Theme Parks: Things Are Looking Up for Coasters

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Theme Parks Theme Parks Find Theme Parks Water Parks Roller Coasters From Arthur Levine, your Guide to Theme Parks Now that many coasters are powered by launch technology as opposed to the traditional lift hill and gravity, height isn't necessarily a key feature of thrill machines. But there are some insanely tall coasters out there. Things Are Looking Up for Coasters In 1989, Cedar Point crossed the previously unthinkable 200-foot coaster height threshold when it introduced Magnum XL-200 (which actually soars 205 feet). Today, the legendary coaster doesn't even crack the top ten on the list of the world's highest coasters--although two of Cedar Point's other coasters do make the cut. See More About:  fastest roller coasters  best roller coasters  massachusetts theme parks Let's Make a (Theme Park) Deal Thinking of planning a theme park vacation? Looking for deals? You've come to the right place. I've updated my California Theme Park Deals and my Florida Theme Park Deals pages with the latest offers and promotions. See More About:  florida theme parks  california theme parks  disney world roller coasters This Week's Theme Park News The Amazon Comes to America New Six Flags ride announced. Disney Breaks New Ground Next Disney resort is official. See More About:  universal orlando  wizarding world of harry potter  universal studios hollywood Support Theme Park Change Park fans unite! Donate online to the charity, Project Angel Food, an organization that delivers meals to homebound individuals who have cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses. For a minimum donation of $10, donors are entered into a raffle to win prizes provided by parks, such as tickets to SeaWorld and Schlitterbahn. Theme Parks Ads Amusement Park Theme Parks Fun Rides Water Parks Rides Fun Parks Featured Articles Theme Parks Resource Center Superman: Ride of Steel Coaster Review The Wild One Coaster Review Disney Theme Parks Six Flags Theme Parks Universal Theme Parks   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Arthur Levine Theme Parks Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Theme Parks newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What's New at Theme Parks? Indoor Water Parks Florida Theme Parks and Water Parks California Theme Parks and Water Parks Theme Parks Photo and Video Galleries Advertisement